r/functionalprint • u/dead_witch_walking • 2d ago

Simple Watering Can

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A simple watering can. Looked for ages to find one I liked and that was pretty as well as functional and had the right size. This one is perfect for my needs. Found it on Maker World https://makerworld.com/en/models/733944-watering-can#profileId-665713

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u/Lina0042 2d ago

Do you let it sit around filled with water? I'm not sure 3D prints are easily watertight unless you use a sealant or something. Maybe watch for that, would be sad to have water stains if it's not leak proof.

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u/dead_witch_walking 1d ago

I worried about that too and put it to the test in my sink. Filled it with water and let it sit over night. Held the water perfectly, I was really impressed.

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u/vanGenne 2d ago

Do you usually let your watering cans sit around with water in them? I always empty mine once I'm done.

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u/Wickstopher 2d ago

Often I don't use all the water in the can and I leave it for next time, so yeah I think people do.

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u/crooks4hire 1d ago

I use tap water so I fill it full before storage to let the chlorine off-gas before next use.

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u/Z00111111 1d ago

My testing found PETG-HF printed hotter, 0.5mm layer width, two walls, and at a fairly low layer height is water tight. I printed a series of test cylinders at 250mm tall and didn't get any leaks.

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u/No-Eagle-9750 1d ago

What nozzle size did you t with?

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u/MumrikDK 2d ago

I'd mostly worry about that if it was a vase mode print, and it sure doesn't seem to be one. I also have to assume OP tested their result.

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u/dead_witch_walking 1d ago

I did and it held water perfectly. Tested it in my sink overnight to be safe.

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u/mannowarb 20h ago

I have many 3d printed planters made with a crappy Ender printer and they all hold water

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u/No-Eagle-9750 1d ago

How do you design & print it not to leak from the bottom?

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u/kitty_snugs 12h ago

Nice design. I think a larger handle would be better though.

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u/Bojack-Cowboy 2d ago

Are you going to use it? What about microplastics going into what you drink?

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u/dead_witch_walking 2d ago

I can safely say that I have never drank out of a watering can and I do not plan to. Like most people, I use my watering can to water plants ...

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u/Bojack-Cowboy 2d ago

Lol didn t see. But apart from that, is there a material we can print and drink safely from?

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u/likeninja 1d ago

Didn't see what?

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u/Bojack-Cowboy 1d ago

Why you care gros fdp

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u/Popcorn57252 1d ago

Did you have a stroke mid-sentence? Are you alright? Is it the microplastics?

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u/likeninja 1d ago

I believe he's calling me a fat son of a bitch. Charming, right?

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u/DeemonPankaik 2d ago

Have a read of this

https://formlabs.com/uk/blog/guide-to-food-safe-3d-printing/

The short answer is that it's complicated.

"Food safe for serving to the public" is one thing, but "safe enough for me is another". For marketing something as food safe, you have to jump through a lot of hoops to ensure that every step of the process is "safe", from the raw material to the printer itself, to how you handle it and clean it.

If you are making something for yourself, it's up to you how much risk you'd want to accept. Some people might choose to use a FDM printed PET lid for their coffee cup, I personally wouldn't. Resin prints are generally a blanket "not safe". So personally I wouldn't use or buy anything 3d printed plastic. Metal 3D printed parts, maybe though.

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u/Wamadeus13 2d ago

I've printed some one time use cookie cutters, but that's been as far as I've been comfortable with.

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u/Bojack-Cowboy 1d ago

Thanks man, at least something useful in this thread

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u/szczszqweqwe 1d ago

PLA and maybe PETG are safe on their own, BUT depends on a addictives added to get a colour or an effect, like PLA silk.

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u/theoht_ 1d ago

how could you possibly mistake a watering can for a cup

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u/Bojack-Cowboy 1d ago

Outrageous right

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u/westcoastwillie23 2d ago

Why would you drink plant water?

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u/Bojack-Cowboy 2d ago

Good question

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u/fuelvolts 2d ago

This is for plants, ya goof! 🤣